AVCONNECT EXPANDS ITS CLOUD-BASED SERVICES WITH CESSNA CONNECT

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1 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: Tuesday, July 24 th, 2012 Contact: Keri Stewart, Direct: , x122; Cell: AVCONNECT EXPANDS ITS CLOUD-BASED SERVICES WITH CESSNA CONNECT Cessna Connect, brand new by Cessna Aircraft Company and powered by AvConnect, is now available to customers integrating full aircraft maintenance tracking, pilot and aircraft records, Service Facility / Customer Care communication and a dynamic interactive social portal into one central online and mobile application. DENVER, CO AvConnect, an AvFusion, Inc. company, today announced it is 'the cloud' behind Cessna's cutting edge online and mobile package for owners. "The cloud is basically taking the place of buying and installing software. There are a lot of companies talking about it, but we have been doing it successfully and more importantly, specifically, for general aviation since 2006", said Erik Murrey, CEO of AvConnect. "Working alongside Cessna to offer its customers a one-of-a-kind program is truly ground-breaking. It says a lot about our technology and the trust they have put in us." AvConnect's technology specializes in online record-keeping and secure delivery of vital pilot and aircraft data to and from pilots and owners to service centers, OEMs or even between partner owners. With the development of Cessna Connect, an OEM is now offering for the first time a complete online package that supports not only the technical side of record-keeping, but the fun factor of flying. Erik Murrey added, "Cessna Connect is a perfect example of how cloud-based services benefit aircraft owners. Cessna owners have one login that gives them access to their records, interaction with other pilots, cool stuff like 3-D flight tracks and photos, and at the same time keeps them connected to Cessna or their Service Facility for maintenance or aircraft issues. The important factor is their information is accessible from anywhere, and it is secure and permanent in the cloud. It's a higher level of customer service that Cessna is offering, and we're proud to be a part of it." Cessna Connect is only available through Cessna Aircraft Company and is initially available for piston aircraft owners. Highlighted features include: Comprehensive aircraft status and pilot currency dashboard Social hot spot with flight stats, friendly competition, and your Cessna Circle of Friends Direct connection to Cessna Product Support and your Cessna Authorized Service Facility iphone and ipad applications for online and offline use Archive and analysis for your Garmin equipped MFD data logs Maintenance tracking, schedule, and reminders Logbook, hours, currencies, and expiration warnings AD and Service Bulletin notification Google Earth 3D flight paths FAA flight plan and flight track live feed and archive AvConnect's CEO Erik Murrey highlights the importance and direction of 'the cloud' for general aviation, and shares his expertise on the company's blog. Read more at AvConnect Cloud / AvConnect Page 1

2 About AvConnect Since 2006, AvConnect has provided general aviation cloud-based services to individual pilots and owners, fleet managers, OEMs, and advanced technology partners. AvConnect specializes in advanced online and mobile applications, built to streamline and simplify aircraft ownership. From flight tracks to logbooks and currencies, to aircraft performance data and maintenance tracking, AvConnect delivers the most integrated pilot and aircraft record-keeping system available for general aviation. AvConnect is an AvFusion, Inc. company, a privately held corporation based in Denver, Colorado. About Cessna Aircraft Company Cessna, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, is the world's leading general aviation company. Since its inception in 1927, Cessna has designed, produced and delivered more than 193,500 airplanes around the globe. This includes more than 6,300 Citation business jets, making it the largest fleet of business jets in the world. Today, Cessna has two principal lines of business: aircraft sales and aftermarket services. Aircraft sales include Citation business jets, Caravan single-engine utility turboprops, single-engine piston aircraft and lift solutions by CitationAir. Aftermarket services include parts, maintenance, inspection and repair services. In 2011, Cessna delivered 689 aircraft, including 183 Citation business jets, and reported revenues of $2.990 billion. More information about Cessna Aircraft Company is available at cessna.com. About Textron Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron Systems. More information is available at textron.com. AvConnect is a registered trademark of AvFusion, Inc. Cessna Aircraft Company is a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company Supporting Resources: For more information on AvConnect, visit For partnership opportunities, contact For more information on Cessna Connect, visit CESSNA CONNECT IMAGES ATTACHED: AvConnect Cloud / AvConnect Page 2

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